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NameMESTIZO CONTEMPORARY MEXICAN CUISINE
Address121 N MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
DAVIDSON NC 28036
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/1/2022
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-101.11 (A) PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF Observed no PIC available at the beginning of the inspection. CDI- PIC later arrived during inspection.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager Yes No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no PIC with CFPM to begin the inspection. CDI- PIC with CFPM arrived during inspection.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed mixed drink shaker stored on the basin of the handsink behind the bar area. CDI- objects moved, EHS discussed maintaining handsink access.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed a few containers of prepared food (rice, chicken salad, guacamole w/ tomatoes) with no date mark. CDI- PIC identified products as prepared Saturday, stated he will not be using this batch of rice or chicken salad for this week, products voluntarily discarded. PIC placed date on guacamole. 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed several products improperly labeled or that had exceeded 7 day date marking limit. EHS observed inconsistent date marking during inspection, some products labeled with date of prep, some labeled with date of expiration and some labels that included both dates. EHS observed shredded chicken marked 2-24 to 3-8, EHS discussed marking products for 7 days, including the first day of opening/prep towards limit. EHS observed enchilada sauce labeled 2-20 to 2-28, another sauce marked 3-1 to 3-9. EHS observed a container of crab Queso dip marked 1-9 to 1-18, PIC was unsure if this label was correct or not, voluntarily discarded Queso dip. CDI- labels changed during inspection, EHS discussed date marking system with PIC and employees, emphasized importance of using a consistent system and followed by each employee responsible for marking products. REPEAT.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination.  Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a container of Pico stored on the ground below shelving in the walk in cooler.
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed halved avacados with sticker on outside of skin. Inner portion of halved avocado's is contacting the outsides of others with sticker on, has not been properly washed with sticker on skin.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in portion of salad prep top unit that was dirty, food debris and liquid on bottom shelf accumulating.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed unopened employee drinks stored in reach in unit next to retail food items. Designate a specific area for employee food/clothing/possessions, away from retail items.